OBIRUARY: Nicholas Bruce Martin

Nicholas Bruce Martin died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at age 96. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Ruby Martin; his two grandchildren, Tony Martin and Lise Pampaloni; five great-grandchildren, Nico, Alex, Hanna, Joy and Nathanael Pampaloni; his two sisters, Sara Brown and Vicki Little.

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Waynesboro Record Herald - Waynesboro, PA

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Posted Dec. 10, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Updated Dec 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Posted Dec. 10, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Updated Dec 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Nicholas Bruce Martin died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at age 96. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Ruby Martin; his two grandchildren, Tony Martin and Lise Pampaloni; five great-grandchildren, Nico, Alex, Hanna, Joy and Nathanael Pampaloni; his two sisters, Sara Brown and Vicki Little.
As a teenager, Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and spent time in Hawaii. After he was discharged, he married Margaret, a woman he loved his entire life, and had a son. Soon after, he answered his country's call again, and spent the closing years of World War II in the European theater. While he was overseas, his young son stared at his father's few possessions back home, including a puzzle box that fascinated him, wondered what he was like, and when he would be home. Bruce returned some time after the close of hostilities, and resumed his role as father and husband to Nick Jr. and Margaret. He spent many of his years working in the food service industry at various colleges and institutions in different parts of Virginia. He watched his son grow into a man and marry Ruby Downs, adored the two grandchildren they gave him, and witnessed them building their own families.
During the years of his long life, Bruce lived to the fullest. He and Margaret traveled extensively, sharing the road together many times. He revealed his vision of the world with his photography from a young age through the last years of his life. He was rarely without his camera, and was well known for the many photographs he had on his walls of the beautiful places he had been, the people who were important to him, and the key moments in his life. You could always count on a fascinating slide show of a recent trip, or even some beautiful flowers from the front yard.
Ninety-six years is a lot for any single person to make it through, but Bruce did it with distinction, honor, and love for those around him. He left his mark on the world, with the exquisite photographic images he created, the wife he loved, the family he built, and the good person he was. He will be missed every day.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, Va. 22601.
Arrangements are being handled by Enders and Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville, Va.
To view the obituary and send condolences online, please visit:
www.endersandshirley.com
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